Thursday, Sept 1 2011
articles: 13
Dial Despair?
The acquisition of a pre-owned watch or a passed down treasured timepiece can have ups and downs. The older pieces often come with problems or slight blemishes that could detract from the beauty or does it? People often come to me wanting to switch dials on these older …
Watch “Episode 26 , Michael Kobold , Part 1..wmv” on YouTube
76c Just in case you missed Nepal news! Our Michael always a hit, by the way you can find Kobold Watches at Henne Jewelers. This episode Mike teaches the children of Nepal, that there is no can’t! Youth in Asia, your killing me.. CTWG
Overtime Overhaul
169 Photo: CT/CTWG If you think pushing it to the next year for an overhaul makes sense, check the picture. The oscillating wheel has touched down and started scrapping. The pivot went kaputski and started to let the rotor hit and HIT. This causes small pieces of metal to …
New Pierre Junod Time-O-Meter Watch designed by Fredi Brodmann
Time-O-Meter Designer: Fredi Brodmann for Pierre Junod Switzerland Time goes by so slowly... USAustrian watch designer, cartoonist and inventor Fredi Brodmann favors experimenting with the notion of time in a humorous fashion. Known for a variety of signature timepieces …
Vacheron Constantin Collection Excellence Platine
Vacheron Constantin recently announced a larger Excellence Platine Patrimony Contemporary model. Previously available in a 40 mm diameter case, it is now available in a 42 mm diameter. The 7.3 mm ultra-thin case is fully polished, in solid 950 platinum. To achieve a …
Just Because: An Early 1960s IWC Automatic Dress Watch
We spent the first half of this week showing you a super complicated, super expensive watch from IWC. The Portuguese Siderale Scafusia is one impressive beast, but we wouldn't say that's who IWC really is and for you, Joe HODINKEE-reader, it's pretty cool to look and hear …
Video: Tour of NAWCC Watch and Clock Museum
Roland Murphy, owner of RGM Watch Company, gives a great guided tour of the NAWCC (The National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) Museum. Murphy is the head watchmaker at RGM and is credited with creating the first made in America high-end mechanical movement in …
Auction Highlight: A Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar With Anthracite Dial
The Audemars Piguet ref 25820 is the classic perpetual calendar of the Royal Oak line. This reference is usually seen with a dial of blue or white, so when I spotted one with an anthracite dial at the offices of Antiquroum, I took notice.
Like boat racing and/or IWC Watches?
IWC is running a promotion they’re entitling “Money Can’t Buy Experiences” that gives you a chance to win one of two trips to a yacht race and an Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph. First off, the contest details: Registrants will be entered for a chance to win one of two …
HEXA K500
By TLex OceanicTime got the scoop on the new HEXA K500 HERE; now read what HEXA have to say about their new diver. For further details on the K500 and how to pre-order yours follow the HEXA icon at the bottom of the post. Stay tuned for more . . . Following extensive design …
Giveaway: Stolas Harbormaster Gennaker Watch
In shiny midnight black, this is the Gennaker version of the Stolas Harbormaster watch and you have the chance of winning one this month on aBlogtoRead.com. The Harbormaster Gennaker has a 44mm wide PVD black coated steel case that is … Continue reading →
Vacheron Constantin Packard Grande Complication Pocket Watch
Last June there was a special Christie's auction that featured a series of timepieces owned by James Ward Packard - namesake of Packard automobiles. The highlight of the auction was this specially commissioned Vacheron Constantin pocket watch made in 1918. … Continue reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: The $1.8 Million Vacheron Constantin Unique Grande Complication Owned By James Packard
Now THIS is a movement.Earlier this year we told you about some watches sold by Christie’s New York - in particular, one that belonged to James Ward Packard, the founder of Packard Motor Car Company and also a significant watch collector. The unique Vacheron Constantin 20k …
